Question 13
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In how many ways can 8 identical sweets be shared among 3 children so that each gets at least one?
- A 45
- B 21 Correct
- C 56
- D 28
Correct Answer: Option B
Stars and bars with each ≥ 1: (8 − 1)C(3 − 1) = 7C2 = 21
Trap: 45 = 10C2 allows a child to get none.
Answer: 21
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